Piano Lessons
/A talented 13 year old has been awarded funding to cover the cost of his piano lessons for 12 weeks.
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Born to Perform
/A talented 13 year old actor who is described as ‘born to perform’ by his drama school, is heading for a bright career ahead of him.
Read MoreDorset Plane Pull
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What a great day at the 13th Dorset Plane Pull! Huge thanks to Rich, Kyrie, Peter and the Team for another fantastic event. It just gets better!
Read MoreHospitality Day Roaring Success at Bournemouth Air Festival
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Our VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival was the best yet. The event is hosted at Bayside Restaurant by Tracey and her outstanding team from Slick Events. The guests literally have the best seats in town.
Read MoreDesign & Technology Trip to Paris
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The JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards a trip for a group of 15 students from Ferndown Upper School making it accessible for them and giving them the opportunity to attend a Design and Technology Conference in Paris.
Read MoreWheelbarrow of Wine thanks to Stewarts Garden Centre
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The star prize for our raffle at the JTYAF Air Show Hospitality Day will be a Wheelbarrow full of great wines. Huge thanks to Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch who have made this possible by kindly donating a wheelbarrow in a very appropriate burgundy colour!
Read MoreIsabella Swims Her Way to Young Achievers Award
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Wimborne teenager Isabella Haynes is the latest winner of the John Thornton Young Achiever of the Year award, funded by Wimborne Rotary.
Read MoreBook Boat for Parley First School
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Parley First School has recently received an award to refurbish a boat which will be used to promote well being and provide a special space for the children at play time.
Read MoreAmbitions of Royal Marines Band Service
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A member of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band (BYMB) with ambitions to join the Royal Marine Band Service has received an award from the JTYAF to help him to achieve his dream.
Read MoreCricket Coaching for Fire Cadet
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I’m sending you this email to thank you so very much for sponsoring me. I have had
an amazing 6 weeks of cricket and have learnt so much in my first match that I played after my first coaching session I topped scored with 44 runs. My coach Steve at Bournemouth has said how much I have improved within 6 weeks, also my Blandford club have put my name forward to play for Dorset which I am keeping my fingers crossed I get selected.
Read MoreFinals of Junior Chef of the Year for a JTYAF Award Winner!
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation supported Megan from Ferndown Middle School with a bursary for a cookery course when she was in year 5. This grant enabled Megan to pursue her passion for cooking and she has participated in many cookery events/challenges.
Read MoreTrophies for Brother and Sister BMX Champs
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BMX brother and sister duo are having a great season with the help of the JTYAF. They recently took part in the Britsih Cycling National Series BMX championships in Scotland and both came away with trophies.
Read MoreDorset & Wiltshire Fire Service Cadet takes on DofE
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A young Fire Cadet who is currently taking part in the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service Cadets Scheme has also embarked on her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Read MoreLeadership Activities to Develop Leaders
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The NCO Team at 874 (Sherbourne) Squadron RAF Air Cadets applied to the JTYAF for funding to purchase an MTa Team Kit. John’s Foundation was delighted to make this award to support leadership training at the squadron and we look forward to hearing all about their achievements.
Read MoreFete on the Field
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Huge thanks to Ferndown Rotary Club for organising this great event. The JTYAF really enjoyed seeing so many friends and supporters, thank you to everyone who called by to say hello. Huge thanks must also go to our volunteers for their fantastic help on the day.
Read MoreThese Boots Were Made for the Coastal Tab!
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Congratulations and huge thanks, to all the Coastal Tabbers who took part in the 15 miler along the Jurassic Coast on Saturday 11th June. Everyone completed the course and arrived at the Royal Marines Memorial on the cliff top at Emmets Hill, to lay a poppy in memory of fallen.
Read MoreDofE Bronze Expedition for 62 students!
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When Ferndown Upper School put in an application for help to buy tents and stoves so that they could get a group of students out on their Bronze Expedition we were only too happy to help.
Read MoreWorld Cheerleading Summit
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Our young award winner had a fantastic experience with her club, Bournemouth Elite, at the World Cheerleading Summit in Florida
Read MoreFly Fishing Event Nets over £400 for the JTYAF!
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Huge thanks to Paul for organising our 3rd JTYAF Fly Fishing Event and raising an amazing £430 in the process!
Read MoreDaniel's Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
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Congratulations to Daniel for completing the tough 25 Km Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge to raise funds for John’s Foundation. He absolutely smashed his challenge and proved to be a champion fundraiser in the process achieving an incredible £660 in sponsorship.
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